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August 08 issue on sale 6th August |
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Exclusive Interviews...
This month we have exclusive interviews with Ulster Coach Matt Williams, Leinster's new signing Isa Nacewa and Connacht's new recruit Fionn Carr. We also have a 4 page fixture Pull-out poster. With 13 new laws set to be introduced in Ireland next season, we explain each law in our ELV's Explained article.
Make sure you pick up your copy of Emerald Rugby Magazine, available at all leading news agents, nationwide. Also remember you can buy the magazine online, just checkout our backissues... |
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IN THIS ISSUE...
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August 08
Vol 5 issue 6 |
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2 GENERAL NEWS
Latest news from around the game
8 LEINSTERS NEW BLUE
Former Auckland Blues outside back Isa Nacewa arrives in Leinster and speaks exclusively to ER
10 ALTERNATIVE ULSTER
We chat with Ulster Rugby head coach Matt Williams who outlines his plans for the season ahead.
14 ANOTHER BLEAK NORTHERN SUMMER
Alan Solomons refl ects on the Northern Hemisphere teams performance in the Summer tests
16 A GAME TOO FAR
Frank examines the topic of a game too far is it myth or merit?
18 ALL IRELAND TAG FINALS
Budweiser Tag All Ireland Open Championships.
20 AND NOW FOR THE SCIENCE BIT
New Lansdowne coach Stephen McIvor speaks about the Experimental Laws being used this season and their impact for the domestic game
24 THE RUCKER
Rants and raves from the big man including the ruckers guide to lineout calls...
26 INTO THE WEST
We speak with former Leinster man Fionn Carr about his move west, to Connacht
28 CONNACHT WOMENS 7’s
All the action from the inaugural Womens Sevens Tournament held at the University of Galway.
30 LEAGUE LINES
Phil continues his brief history of the Rugby League World Cup as Ireland prepare to contest the 2008 RLWC
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31 PULLOUT FIXTURE POSTER
Season fi xtures covering Magners League, AIB League, Heineken Cup, Six Nations and Autumn tests
36 MAGNERS NEWS
Latest news, movers and shakers from the Celtic Nations in the Magners League
38 BINGHAM CUP
Ireland plays the perfect host to the 4th Bingham Cup which was staged in Dublin mid June at the DCU campus.
40 ELV’S EXPLAINED
We explain the 13 new Experimental Laws being introduced at all levels of rugby in Ireland this season.
42 CARING FOR THE GOLDEN GOOSE
Niall Woods, IRUPA Chief Executive chats to us about the latest developments in player welfare.
45 THE BREAKING OF A NEW DAWN
As Declan Kidney builds his backroom team we look at how team selection may shape up over the coming months.
48 RUGBY REVIEW
News including St Marys Berlin exploits, Malahides new signings, Ballycastle Tag Rugby Blitz, Bective & Leinster youth...
52 PROVINCIAL NEWS
Latest news from Ulster, London Irish, Connacht, Leinster and Munster
61 COMPETITION
Win €130 worth of Pro-Rugby kit
62 THE OUTBACK FULLBACK
The Rugby Coach looks at the critical importance of getting your fullback in the right position
63 IRB NEWS
Latest news from the IRB
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